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    George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. ( - )

    GeorgeWashington GaleFerrisJr.

    Born in Galesburg, Illinois, USA
    Ancestors

    Son of George Washington Gale Ferris Sr.

    and Martha Edgerton (Hyde) Ferris

    Brother of Frederick Hyde Ferris

    [spouse(s) unknown]

    [children unknown]

    Died at age 37in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

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    Biography

    George Ferris Jr.

    is Notable.

    George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. (February 14, – November 22, ) was an American engineer. He is mostly known for creating the original Ferris Wheel for the Chicago World's Columbian Exposition.

    Early life

    Ferris was born on February 14, , in Galesburg, Illinois, the town founded by his namesake, George Washington Gale.

    His parents were George Washington Gale Ferris Sr. and Martha Edgerton Hyde. He had an older brother named Frederick Hyde, born in In , five years after Ferris was born, his family sold their dairy farm and mov